1. Declutter for 10 minutes, 2 times a day
2. Keep a cleaning schedule
This is a big one…I have to do this. Everybody’s is going to be a little different because everybody’s home has different needs, but this is what mine looks like:
It takes under an hour out of my day, and keeps me organized!
3. Have a home “command center”
This can be anywhere in the house…mine’s on the kitchen counter because that’s where the most “junk” collects for us. I just use a stacked organizer. One drawer is for coupons and discounts, one is for gift certificates and gift cards, and one is for important documents and bills. We have a tray on top for “everything else”…if I check the mail when Noah’s not home, I put it there and he knows to check it. We try to keep that empty though…once it’s checked, it goes in the right drawer or is put where it is needed.
4. Keep collection baskets
For us, we really only need one for Emma Ramey – I am usually cleaning when she naps, and I typically don’t want to go in her room and wake her up to put things up. So I have a basket just for her things. If I find something that needs to go in her room when I’m cleaning, I throw it in there, and just put those things up once she’s awake. This is great if you have an upstairs in your house and don’t want to climb stairs each time you find something that needs to be put up!
This is really just something you get in the habit of doing. If I’m going back to my bedroom anyway, I’ll take something that needs to go back there. Throw things away as you use them in the kitchen. Put clothes in the hamper as soon as you are done with them. It takes zero extra time out of your day and keeps your house clean.
Since this post was published, I’ve received an overwhelming positive response from it. It has become one of the most popular cleaning schedules on the web! And now, I’m so excited to announce a fun add-on to this cleaning schedule…Journey to Clean!
This is a 50-page eBook that gives you absolutely everything you could need to follow this cleaning schedule. You will receive an updated version of the printable featured in this post, monthly cleaning calendars for January-December 2018 that break the schedule down into easy-to-complete parts, and even a deep cleaning section that shows you how to really make your home shine!
Looking for help in integrating the printable above into your everyday life? I know this cleaning schedule is a lot of information at once. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the information, don’t worry…you’re not alone! To help you start out, I thought I’d develop a set of emails that will slowly integrate this routine into your everyday life. Check out the 7-Day Home Refresh Challenge! This email series is absolutely free to join.
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If you’re looking to organize your schedule, I’ve also got a great set of printables for that. The 2019-2020 Year of Intent Planner has over 60 pages of organization printables that allow you to make your own customized planner. There are resources for schedules, goals, finances, projects, and more – this is a huge collection of organization resources, all in one place! Click here for more information.
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Decluttering is always fun when the baby is asleep. I though I m the only one. Thanks for this, It’s relatable.